Printer Is Too Slow

The print speed and overall performance of the printer can be affected by several variables.

Computer Does Not Meet System Requirements

  1. Verify the computer's RAM and processor speed.

See Product Specifications for more information.

  1. Close all unnecessary software programs.

Too many software programs may be running at the same time.

  1. Increase space on the hard drive.

If your computer has less than 100 MB available on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer.

Printer Software Is Outdated

  1. Verify the printer driver being used.
  2. Log onto HP's website to download the most recent software updates for the printer. See the Quick Reference Guide for website information.

Complex Documents, Graphics, or Photographs Are Printing

  1. You are printing a complex document. Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents.
  2. You want to print faster and use less computer memory. Select the Advanced tab on the hp deskjet 9xx series screen, then select the Low Memory Mode option.
  3. You have chosen 2400 x 1200 dpi. Select the PhotoREt option instead of 2400 x 1200 in the Setup tab.
  4. If you have a parallel cable connection, you may be able to increase photo printing speed by enabling Hardware ECP (Extended Capabilities Port). To do this:
    • Open the hp deskjet 9xx series Toolbox.
    • Click the Configuration tab and select Attempt to Use Hardware ECP.
    • Click Apply.
    • Print the photo following the Printing Photographs instructions above.
  5. Print the photograph.

See also:

Printing with the HP Deskjet Printer

HP Deskjet Toolbox

Product Specifications

Conflicting USB Cable Connections

A printing conflict may arise when the printer and several USB devices are attached to a hub. There are two methods for solving the conflict:

Automatic Paper Type Option Is Enabled

When the Automatic option is enabled, the printer takes a few seconds to scan the first page of the print job. This is done to determine the appropriate paper type. To increase the print speed, turn off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

Turning Off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor
  1. Use one of the following methods to display the hp deskjet 9xx series screen:

The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using.

The hp deskjet 9xx series screen appears displaying three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced.

  1. Select the Setup tab.
  2. To increase print speed, choose a specific paper type.

The Automatic Paper-Type Option is deselected.

See also:

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

If you continue to have problems, contact HP Customer Care.